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AVA vs WEC
Side-by-side comparison of Avista Corporation (AVA) and WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both AVA and WEC operate in Power Generation (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- WEC is the larger of the two at $34.55B, about 11.4x AVA ($3.03B).
- WEC has been more active in the news (6 items in the past 4 weeks vs 3 for AVA).
- WEC has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 12 for AVA).
Avista Corporation
Avista Corporation operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services to 17,000 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydro, thermal, and wind facilities. As of February 24, 2021, it provided electric service to 400,000 customers and natural gas to 367,000 customers. In addition, the company engages in the venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
WEC Energy Group Inc.
WEC Energy Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides regulated natural gas and electricity, and renewable and nonregulated renewable energy services in the United States. The company operates through six segments: Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure, and Corporate and Other. It generates and distributes electricity from coal, natural gas, oil, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and biomass sources; provides electric transmission services; offers retail natural gas distribution services; transports natural gas; and generates, distributes, and sells steam. As of December 31, 2020, it operated approximately 36,100 miles of overhead distribution lines and 34,900 miles of underground distribution cables, as well as 450 electric distribution substations and 507,900 line transformers; 50,300 miles of natural gas distribution mains; 1,100 miles of natural gas transmission mains; 2.3 million natural gas lateral services; 500 natural gas distribution and transmission gate stations; and 68.2 billion cubic feet of working gas capacities in underground natural gas storage fields. The company was formerly known as Wisconsin Energy Corporation and changed its name to WEC Energy Group, Inc. in June 2015. WEC Energy Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Latest AVA
- Avista Corp. Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Announced
- New insider Gibbs Alicia G. claimed ownership of 128 units of Estimated Shares held in 401 and claimed ownership of 5,155 shares (SEC Form 3)
- New insider Ehrbar Patrick D claimed ownership of 5,231 shares and claimed ownership of 1,685 units of Estimated Shares held in 401 (SEC Form 3)
- Director Widmann Janet D. was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.19% to 22,828 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Stanley Heidi B was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.14% to 31,327 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Philipps Jeffry L. was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.21% to 20,977 units (SEC Form 4)
- Chairman of the Board Morris Scott L was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.04% to 109,378 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Maw Scott Harlan was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.13% to 33,429 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kwawu Sena M was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.24% to 18,459 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Klein Rebecca A was granted 44 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.14% to 31,272 units (SEC Form 4)
Latest WEC
- SEC Form S-3ASR filed by WEC Energy Group Inc.
- Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
- WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
- SEC Form 4 filed by WEC Energy Group Inc.
- SEC Form 4 filed by WEC Energy Group Inc.
- SEC Form 4 filed by WEC Energy Group Inc.
- SEC Form 4 filed by EVP WEC Infrastructure Krueger Daniel
- SEC Form 3 filed by new insider Garcia Caroline M
- WEC Energy Group Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- Director Payne Ulice Jr sold $103,468 worth of shares (980 units at $105.58), decreasing direct ownership by 5% to 19,588 units (SEC Form 4)